Dick Wolf Lends Support to Police, Talks Weaving Cop Controversy and...
“I think SAG should accept the fact that this is one giant ensemble and let them all run as a unit,” Dick Wolf said Wednesday at the Television Critics Association press tour, referring to his triple...
View ArticleTV News Roundup: Jon Seda Moving From ‘Chicago P.D.’ to ‘Justice,’ Wyclef...
In today’s TV news roundup, “Chicago P.D.” star Jon Seda is heading off to “Chicago Justice” full time. Plus, Wyclef Jean will appear in an episode of “Law & Order: SVU,” and there’s been a casting...
View ArticleDick Wolf Celebrates 100 Episodes of ‘Chicago Fire’: ‘It Is a Dream Come True’
“It is a dream come true for me,” Dick Wolf described his experience with the growing franchise based in the Windy City at a party held at Swift & Sons in Chicago Monday night. The party was meant...
View ArticleTV Ratings: ‘Empire’ Strikes Back After Last Week’s Low
“Empire” improved on its series low last week in Nielsen’s preliminary overnight ratings for Wednesday. The episode about a nude photo leak brought in a 3.1 rating in the advertiser-coveted 18-49...
View ArticleTV Ratings: ‘Chicago Justice’ Premieres Solidly for NBC, ‘When We Rise’ Falls
NBC’s “Chicago” franchise justified its continued expansion Wednesday night. Premiering off a three-way crossover event, “Chicago Justice” — the fourth installment in Dick Wolf’s Chicago televisual...
View ArticleTV News Roundup: Tracy Spiridakos Joins ‘Chicago P.D.,’ Wendy Williams to...
In today’s TV news roundup, “Chicago P.D.” nabs “Revolution” star Tracy Spiridakos, Wendy Williams joins VH1’s “Fierce Fridays,” a bevy of broadcast pilots add to their casts, and more. CASTING Tracy...
View ArticleSophia Bush Departs ‘Chicago P.D.’ After Four Seasons
“Chicago P.D.” star Sophia Bush is leaving the NBC series after four seasons. Bush played Det. Erin Lindsay on the Dick Wolf procedural, who it was hinted at the end of Season 4 would be leaving...
View ArticleUSA and Oxygen Acquire Rerun Rights to ‘Chicago P.D.’
USA Network and Oxygen have cut a deal for the rerun rights to NBC’s “Chicago P.D.” The drama series hails from producer Dick Wolf’s prolific Wolf Entertainment banner based at Universal Television....
View Article‘Chicago P.D.’ Casts ‘Ballers’ Alum Anabelle Acosta in Recurring Role for...
Anabelle Acosta is joining “Chicago P.D.” Season 5 in a recurring role, Variety has learned exclusively. Acosta will play Camila, making her first appearance in the seventh episode of the new season....
View Article‘Chicago P.D.’ Star Jason Beghe Investigated for ‘Anger Issues’
Jason Beghe, the star of NBC’s “Chicago P.D.,” has been investigated for ongoing anger management issues. NBC launched the investigation after learning last year that there were multiple complaints...
View ArticleSophia Bush Opens Up About ‘Chicago P.D.’ Exit: ‘It Felt Like I Was Trapped...
Sophia Bush shocked audiences earlier this year when she left “Chicago P.D.” after the show’s Season 4 finale. On Refinery 29’s “UnStyled” podcast, Bush opened up for the first time about what made her...
View ArticleDirector Benny Boom Signs With Gersh
Benny Boom, the television director who has worked on franchises such as “CSI: Vegas” and “Magnum PI,” has signed with the Gersh Agency for representation. Boom, well-known for his revered work in the...
View ArticleJesse Lee Soffer to Exit ‘Chicago P.D.’ in the Fall — Season 10 Will Be His...
Jesse Lee Soffer is turning in his badge on “Chicago P.D.” The upcoming 10th season will be the last for Soffer, Variety can exclusively announce. The actor has portrayed Det. Jay Halstead since the...
View ArticleFall TV Shake-Ups: The Biggest Casting Changes Hitting ‘Grey’s Anatomy,’...
When it comes time for fall, the leaves aren’t the only things that change. In the TV landscape, especially in broadcast, cast shakeups are common. Sometimes, that means that many actors choose to walk...
View Article‘Chicago P.D.’ Showrunner on How Jesse Lee Soffer’s Exit Will Stay True to...
The world of “Chicago P.D.” will look a bit different midway through Season 10 as Jesse Lee Soffer will say goodbye. While viewers are disappointed about the actor, who has portrayed Jay Halstead since...
View ArticleHow Jesse Lee Soffer’s Character Jay Halstead Was Written Off ‘Chicago P.D.’
SPOILER ALERT: This story contains spoilers for “A Good Man,” the Oct. 5 episode of “Chicago P.D.“ Jay Halstead no longer works for the CPD. Jesse Lee Soffer appeared in his final episode of NBC’s...
View ArticleJesse Lee Soffer Returning to ‘Chicago P.D.’ to Direct in Season 10 (EXCLUSIVE)
Jesse Lee Soffer isn’t leaving the Windy City just yet. The actor, who made his final appearance on “Chicago P.D.” earlier this month, will be returning to direct Episode 16, Variety can exclusively...
View Article‘Chicago P.D.’ Star Tracy Spiridakos on Hailey’s ‘Inner Turmoil,’ Life...
Hailey Upton is going through it. During Wednesday’s episode of “Chicago P.D.,” Upton (Tracy Spiridakos) finally allowed herself to break down about Halstead (Jesse Lee Soffer) choosing to leave town,...
View ArticleJesse Lee Soffer Explains His ‘Chicago P.D.’ Exit and Whether He’ll Ever...
Jesse Lee Soffer has been unemployed for 12 hours. Which is a big deal, considering he started acting when he was 6 and hasn’t stopped since. Before he turned 30, Soffer had more than 500 episodes of...
View Article‘Chicago Fire,’‘Chicago PD’ and ‘Chicago Med’ Renewed at NBC
Despite the many changes in the One Chicago world, “Chicago Fire,” Chicago P.D.” and “Chicago Med” have all been renewed, NBC announced on Monday. Dick Wolf’s procedurals have been a major staple on...
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